Several entrants of the failed Essay House contest re-cently contacted the Aylmer Express either through its website or Facebook page asking for more information about the contest to win a house that closed on April 30. Most said they wanted their $100 entry fee back as soon as possible. As of Monday, June 30, on-ly…
Kennedy Weir, left, Ryk Hindley and his siblings Laine and Helaine approached the finish line of the cardboard boat open class race during Canfest in Port Stanley on Sunday afternoon, June 20. The race was held on the water on the west side of harbour at what was once the old boat slips at the…
Elgin-Middlesex-London Conservative MP Joe Preston announced his retirement from politics at his annual barbecue held in St. Thomas on Saturday, June 28. He will serve out the rest of his term but not run in the Oct. 19, 2015 federal election. The day of his announcement marked Mr. Preston’s 10th anniversary as a member of…
Auctioneer Cal Yutzi of Yutzi Auctions took bids for a microwave, one of the multitude of items up for sale during the Mennonite Community Services Charity Auction at the Aylmer Curling Club on Saturday morning, June 28. In addition to the auction, there was a yard sale, and vendors were offering breakfast and lunch. A…
David Wintermute, 13, tried out the new Matt Price Memorial Skate Pad on Friday afternoon, June 27 during the grand opening of it and the Belmont Splash Pad in Don Yeck Park located behind the Arena and Community Centre. The estimated $330,000 project was celebrated by speeches by several dignitaries and project volunteers. Free popsicles…
What appeared to be a two-vehicle crash between a silver Dodge minivan and a similar coloured sports utility vehicle had Imperial Road closed north of Aylmer on Thursday, June 26 at about 5:30 p.m. The minivan was in the ditch about 100 metres southwest of the intersection while the SUV was at the intersection. Elgin…
The first of 856 Canada geese ventured off of a transport truck and headed to the water at Aylmer Wildlife Management Area on Thursday, June 26. The geese were caught in Oakville where they were a nuisance to residents there when they wouldn’t move away from properties near the waterfront. The prior day 564 Canada…
Brendan Neufeld took careful aim when pouring a cupful of water into a bucket while participating in one of the stations during the Zoo Olympics at Straffordville Public School on Wednesday, June 25. The play day involving water-themed events signaled the school year was almost at a close.
The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police boat was stolen from a marina in Port Stanley, set on fire and destroyed in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25. The 24-foot Sea Swirl inboard outboard vessel was stolen from Stan’s Marina at about 2:45 a.m., Elgin OPP Constable Troy Carlson said. The vessel was taken…
At least one entrant in the failed Essay House contest has received her entry fee back but several more have contacted the Aylmer Express saying they are still waiting for refunds despite the contest closing eight weeks ago. The Malahide home and property located at 50279 Talbot Line on the south side of Talbot Line…
Springfield Public School pupil Tyson Fehr, left, received a soaking from Daniel Abell during the annual play day held Tuesday afternoon, June 24. The pupils participated in a series of water-related games that provided some welcome relief from the heat and humidity that day.
Maria Reddecopp, 54, of Bayham was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 19 north of Eden on Saturday night, June 21. Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police Constable Ed Sanchuk said Mrs. Reddecopp was the driver of a Pontiac van travelling south on Hwy. 19 that collided with a northbound Toyota pickup truck at about…